Agnes was the wife of U.S. Army CPL Owen J. Baker and daughter of Samuel and Jewel Johnston Bond.
El Paso Times (TX) - Sunday, December 26, 2010
BAKER Agnes Bond Baker, 80, was called to join her Heavenly Father on Monday, December 20, 2010. Agnes was born on June 5, 1930, in Bethel OK, to Samuel and Jewel Johnston Bond. Agnes graduated from Battiest High School in Battiest, Oklahoma. Agnes was raised in the church and lived her life to serve God. She taught Sunday school while a teenager and was a missionary in Tama, Iowa. Agnes earned an associates degree from Warren Wilson College in Asheville, North Carolina and a Bachelors degree in Christian Education from University of Tennessee in Maryville. She, also, attended The University of Texas at El Paso where she acquired her certification to teach in Texas. She was the youngest Director of Christian Education at Wheelock Academy for girls in Oklahoma prior to her move to Texas. After marrying Owen J. Baker in 1955, Agnes moved to Anthony NM and started her family. Elaine Ruth was born the following March, followed by Michael Owen six years later, and finally her 'baby' Nowena Jan in 1964. Agnes was a very kind, thoughtful woman who had a love for children. She spent her life working with children and was the consummate teacher. She dedicated 35 years of her life teaching children in the El Paso Independent School District and in Canutillo and Anthony, NM. Agnes loved camping, fishing, reading, cooking and feeding people. An avid learner, there was nothing she couldn't do, often saying, 'where there's a will, there's a way.'
She is survived by 2 daughters, Elaine Baker Watts and Nowena J. Baker and her beloved son-in-law, Gary C. Watts. She leaves behind 2 granddogs, Melanie and Clyde P. Baker. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Owen J. Baker and her son, Michael Owen Baker. Her parents, Sam and Jewel Bond, both died in 1934. Sisters Beatrice Hooper, Frances, and Hazel Blanche Bond, also preceded her in death. Dylan Baker Watts and Iggy Baker passed away in 2006 and 2009, respectively.
Visitation will be on Sunday, December 26, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West. Funeral Service will be on Monday, December 27¸2010, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mark's Methodist Church, 5005 Love Road, followed by interment at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, TX 79912.
www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com
El Paso Times (TX) - Sunday, December 26, 2010
BAKER Agnes Bond Baker, 80, was called to join her Heavenly Father on Monday, December 20, 2010. Agnes was born on June 5, 1930, in Bethel OK, to Samuel and Jewel Johnston Bond. Agnes graduated from Battiest High School in Battiest, Oklahoma. Agnes was raised in the church and lived her life to serve God. She taught Sunday school while a teenager and was a missionary in Tama, Iowa. Agnes earned an associates degree from Warren Wilson College in Asheville, North Carolina and a Bachelors degree in Christian Education from University of Tennessee in Maryville. She, also, attended The University of Texas at El Paso where she acquired her certification to teach in Texas. She was the youngest Director of Christian Education at Wheelock Academy for girls in Oklahoma prior to her move to Texas. After marrying Owen J. Baker in 1955, Agnes moved to Anthony NM and started her family. Elaine Ruth was born the following March, followed by Michael Owen six years later, and finally her 'baby' Nowena Jan in 1964. Agnes was a very kind, thoughtful woman who had a love for children. She spent her life working with children and was the consummate teacher. She dedicated 35 years of her life teaching children in the El Paso Independent School District and in Canutillo and Anthony, NM. Agnes loved camping, fishing, reading, cooking and feeding people. An avid learner, there was nothing she couldn't do, often saying, 'where there's a will, there's a way.'
She is survived by 2 daughters, Elaine Baker Watts and Nowena J. Baker and her beloved son-in-law, Gary C. Watts. She leaves behind 2 granddogs, Melanie and Clyde P. Baker. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Owen J. Baker and her son, Michael Owen Baker. Her parents, Sam and Jewel Bond, both died in 1934. Sisters Beatrice Hooper, Frances, and Hazel Blanche Bond, also preceded her in death. Dylan Baker Watts and Iggy Baker passed away in 2006 and 2009, respectively.
Visitation will be on Sunday, December 26, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West. Funeral Service will be on Monday, December 27¸2010, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mark's Methodist Church, 5005 Love Road, followed by interment at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, TX 79912.
www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com
Agnes was the wife of U.S. Army CPL Owen J. Baker and daughter of Samuel and Jewel Johnston Bond.
El Paso Times (TX) - Sunday, December 26, 2010
BAKER Agnes Bond Baker, 80, was called to join her Heavenly Father on Monday, December 20, 2010. Agnes was born on June 5, 1930, in Bethel OK, to Samuel and Jewel Johnston Bond. Agnes graduated from Battiest High School in Battiest, Oklahoma. Agnes was raised in the church and lived her life to serve God. She taught Sunday school while a teenager and was a missionary in Tama, Iowa. Agnes earned an associates degree from Warren Wilson College in Asheville, North Carolina and a Bachelors degree in Christian Education from University of Tennessee in Maryville. She, also, attended The University of Texas at El Paso where she acquired her certification to teach in Texas. She was the youngest Director of Christian Education at Wheelock Academy for girls in Oklahoma prior to her move to Texas. After marrying Owen J. Baker in 1955, Agnes moved to Anthony NM and started her family. Elaine Ruth was born the following March, followed by Michael Owen six years later, and finally her 'baby' Nowena Jan in 1964. Agnes was a very kind, thoughtful woman who had a love for children. She spent her life working with children and was the consummate teacher. She dedicated 35 years of her life teaching children in the El Paso Independent School District and in Canutillo and Anthony, NM. Agnes loved camping, fishing, reading, cooking and feeding people. An avid learner, there was nothing she couldn't do, often saying, 'where there's a will, there's a way.'
She is survived by 2 daughters, Elaine Baker Watts and Nowena J. Baker and her beloved son-in-law, Gary C. Watts. She leaves behind 2 granddogs, Melanie and Clyde P. Baker. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Owen J. Baker and her son, Michael Owen Baker. Her parents, Sam and Jewel Bond, both died in 1934. Sisters Beatrice Hooper, Frances, and Hazel Blanche Bond, also preceded her in death. Dylan Baker Watts and Iggy Baker passed away in 2006 and 2009, respectively.
Visitation will be on Sunday, December 26, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West. Funeral Service will be on Monday, December 27¸2010, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mark's Methodist Church, 5005 Love Road, followed by interment at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, TX 79912.
www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com
El Paso Times (TX) - Sunday, December 26, 2010
BAKER Agnes Bond Baker, 80, was called to join her Heavenly Father on Monday, December 20, 2010. Agnes was born on June 5, 1930, in Bethel OK, to Samuel and Jewel Johnston Bond. Agnes graduated from Battiest High School in Battiest, Oklahoma. Agnes was raised in the church and lived her life to serve God. She taught Sunday school while a teenager and was a missionary in Tama, Iowa. Agnes earned an associates degree from Warren Wilson College in Asheville, North Carolina and a Bachelors degree in Christian Education from University of Tennessee in Maryville. She, also, attended The University of Texas at El Paso where she acquired her certification to teach in Texas. She was the youngest Director of Christian Education at Wheelock Academy for girls in Oklahoma prior to her move to Texas. After marrying Owen J. Baker in 1955, Agnes moved to Anthony NM and started her family. Elaine Ruth was born the following March, followed by Michael Owen six years later, and finally her 'baby' Nowena Jan in 1964. Agnes was a very kind, thoughtful woman who had a love for children. She spent her life working with children and was the consummate teacher. She dedicated 35 years of her life teaching children in the El Paso Independent School District and in Canutillo and Anthony, NM. Agnes loved camping, fishing, reading, cooking and feeding people. An avid learner, there was nothing she couldn't do, often saying, 'where there's a will, there's a way.'
She is survived by 2 daughters, Elaine Baker Watts and Nowena J. Baker and her beloved son-in-law, Gary C. Watts. She leaves behind 2 granddogs, Melanie and Clyde P. Baker. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Owen J. Baker and her son, Michael Owen Baker. Her parents, Sam and Jewel Bond, both died in 1934. Sisters Beatrice Hooper, Frances, and Hazel Blanche Bond, also preceded her in death. Dylan Baker Watts and Iggy Baker passed away in 2006 and 2009, respectively.
Visitation will be on Sunday, December 26, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West. Funeral Service will be on Monday, December 27¸2010, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mark's Methodist Church, 5005 Love Road, followed by interment at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, TX 79912.
www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com
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